Addition and Subtraction Word Problems

Front

What is addition?

Back

Addition is the process of finding the total or sum by combining two or more numbers.

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What is subtraction?

Back

Subtraction is the process of taking one number away from another.

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If you have 5 apples and eat all of them, how many apples do you have left?

Back

0 apples.

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If you have 6 dolls and your mom gives you 5 more, how many dolls do you have now?

Back

11 dolls.

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If there are 8 kids in the pool and 6 more jump in, how many kids are in the pool now?

Back

14 kids.

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If Max saw 7 cars and Kashe saw 6 cars, how many cars did they see altogether?

Back

13 cars.

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If Ruby has 12 blocks and gives away 6, how many blocks does she have left?

Back

6 blocks.

Front

What does 'altogether' mean in math problems?

Back

'Altogether' means to add up all the numbers.

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What does 'left' mean in subtraction problems?

Back

'Left' refers to what remains after taking away a number.

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What is a word problem in math?

Back

A word problem is a math question written in words that requires solving.